Letter scales
Pic Letter 79
Unusual
English Roberval letter scale with one weight and one letter plate. A set of
five staple weights are insert on the right side in
the nice brass base
Classic design made by
many firms from 1840 to around 1940. Many variations in decorative style
including, filigree brass bases, china bases, Wedgwood plaques set into the
plates, enameled patterns, inlaid stone flowers, etc, etc. The plain style
shown is the most common. Weights were commonly flat, round, stacking, and
provident with a knob on the top one ( often missing ). Top two weights
normally the same value, e.g. 1/4, 1/4 oz or 1/2, 1/2 oz. Weights over 2 oz
were often lead cased in brass. " Bottle " weights or square
knobbed weights were also used.
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